PETER Vincent’s coaching expertise has earned him more silverware, leading the NSW Men’s 50s team to victory in the Touch Football State of Origin (SOO) series.
The 2025 SOO series was decided at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium, coming right down to the wire.
NSW and Queensland teams faced off in a best-of-three format across 18 divisions, with the greatest number of division wins determining the title holders.
NSW retained the title in dramatic fashion.
Needing to win all four must-win games to tie the series and regain the title, NSW did just that as it finished deadlocked at nine series wins each.
NSW retained the title due to being the previous winners.
It was the tenth straight series won by NSW dating back to 2004.
Despite NSW’s tight overall win, Vincent’s side was the sole NSW senior male team to clinch victory in their interstate best-of-three battle.
“[We had] three games played over two days with each game needing a result,” he said.
“The Men’s 50s won their first game 7-5.
“The second game was 3-3 at full time with NSW scoring in extra time to win 4-3.
“Unfortunately injuries in the second game left us with only eleven fit players for game three and Queensland won 8-6.”
This meant the Men’s 50s side prevailed 2-1 in the three game series.
“This was especially pleasing as the other six senior men’s sides lost,” Peter said.
Undoubtedly, Peter’s illustrious background in representative Touch Football, including an impressive 85 appearances for NSW both as a player and coach, along with 64 caps for Australia, played a significant role in guiding his side to success.
By Kim AMBROSE.
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